GN26827 Interactive feature graphic celebrates three decades of the space shuttle. Includes timeline showing major events in the space shuttle program, animated graphic showing how the reusable spacecraft works, graphic showing new Robonaut-2 android that is joining the astronauts for the first time, pictures showing the final countdown, and liftoff video.

Shuttle decades

08/27/2010
Graphic News

February 24, 2011 -- NASA’s space shuttle fleet has been flying since April 1981 and is set to retire after two final shuttle missions. Before Endeavour’s final flight in April, the shuttle Discovery is scheduled to launch on February 24 for the International Space Station.

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